Thelma Allmon Petrone, 95, of Highlands, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born in New York on January 30, 1926, Thelma was the daughter of the late George D. Allmon and Anna Handlir Allmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Michael Petrone. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, James Petrone, daughters Lee Ann Pearse of Chattanooga, TN; Susanna Murray, Anna Wilson (Roger Lee), and Lisbeth Petrone Leschen of Highlands, NC. Eight grandchildren Jimmy Petrone (Jessica), Vince Petrone (Jackie), Leslie Pearse Lyons (Mat), Lindsey Pearse Greiner (Jamie), Ryan Bryson (Kayla), Matthew Wilson (Ashley), Alana Wilson Fisher (Chris) and Jacob Leschen, and her pride and joys - 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a special caregiver, Delores Jones. Thelma will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and "Great Great." The family will gather for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Wilson Barn, Wilson Gap Road, Highlands, NC, and would love to invite everyone to attend. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Petrone's family.